Every year brings special, not-to-be-forgotten days, from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and the arrival of new babies. Celebrate these moments and commemorate them for eternity in personal cross-stitch projects by an internationally known designer. On each page, a beautiful surprise tempts the embroiderer-samplers and pictures, some large enough to provide a wonderful challenge and to make fabulous displays when completed. Other, smaller motifs offer year-round cross-stitch fun. For an heirloom or a family gift, this is the place to look!

Throughout the year there are many cross stitch occasions. Hawkins has taken these moments and created a seasonal collection of projects that stitchers of all skill levels will enjoy. Each of the four chapters is packed with stunning designs, including: At the end of each seasonal chapter is a library of smaller designs that give stitchers a wonderful year round resource for cards and keepsakes.

Create a lifetime of Christmas cheer! Sam Hawkins offers a brilliant selection of quotations, blessings, gift ideas and ornaments. Capture angels in flight, Santa Claus and his sled, and several Nativity scenes.

Given in memory of Esther Hauer by Jean Dehlinger.

Never before have so many loved and respected cross stitch designers, including Sue Cook, Sam Hawkins and Helen Philipps, worked together to bring readers such a unique and imaginative collection of charming and original card designs. This collection of more than 130 cross stitch greetings to celebrate all of life's special occasions features: * 50 different occasions in six themed chapters * Contributions from 10 of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers * Designs for circular, square, rectangular and shaped card mounts, as well as gift tag and place name cards Furthermore, each designer brings to the collection his or her own special skill, and with 50 different occasions covered, including birthdays, weddings, Hanukkah, Easter, Mother's & Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more, this book is sure to become a favorite.

Mix-and-match from 501 cross stitch designs to create one-of-a kind gifts, home accessories, and embellished items.